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The Journal
Traders taking the lead to improve area and boost morale
TOWN centre businesses are uniting in efforts to breathe fresh life into their high street, six months on from the sudden closure of the Gateshead Flyover.
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June 13, 2025
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Aussies on top at Lord's
PAT Cummins starred for Australia before South Africa hit back through Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi as ball continued to dominate bat in an absorbing World Test Championship final.
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June 13, 2025
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Name of new footbridge revealed
THE name of Sunderland’s newest bridge will pay tribute to the city’s shipbuilding history. The 260-metre footbridge, which connects the former Vaux Brewery site and Sheepfolds, will be known as the Keel Crossing.
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June 13, 2025
The Journal
Thousands opposed to rumoured stadium plan
PLEAS to prevent a new football stadium for Newcastle United being built on the city’s oldest park have been presented to councillors. More than 28,000 people have signed a petition opposing the rumoured plans for a new stadium to be built on Leazes Park.
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June 13, 2025
The Journal
Story of Watsons 'is stuff of movies'
SPORTING director Kristjaan Speakman has described Tommy Watson’s rise at Sunderland from academy to Wembley as “a Hollywood story.”
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June 13, 2025
The Journal
FTSE surges to record high
THE FTSE 100 yesterday hit a new closing record after investors “fished for opportunities” outside the US, despite the UK economy shrinking by more than expected in April.
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June 13, 2025
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Spanish tops GCSE table for languages
SPANISH has overtaken French as the most popular foreign language at GCSE, figures suggest.
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June 13, 2025
The Journal
Son stole £189k from father who had dementia
A SON who took advantage of his dementia-suffering father to steal almost £190,000 has been jailed days after his father died.
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June 13, 2025
The Journal
A chance of renewal
EXACTLY six months ago, in the dark days of December, Tyneside's transport system was suddenly overwhelmed by a crisis.
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June 13, 2025
The Journal
THE ROBBERY HOTSPOTS OF ENGLAND AND WALES
The neighbourhoods and town centres where people are most likely to be mugged, carjacked or threatened and forced to hand over mobile phones have been revealed
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June 13, 2025

The Journal
Two arrests made after police chase
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after a police chase in Northumberland.
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June 13, 2025
The Journal
The long and short of it is that there's a problem
I'M not the man I was. I am diminished. Reduced in stature. I walk now not as tall.
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June 13, 2025
The Journal
Top medic urges 'at risk' to book in for Covid jab
WITH a new Covid-19 variant causing concern, North East doctors are urging at-risk people to get a booster jab to stay safe and avoid a list of worrying symptoms.
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June 13, 2025
The Journal
Robertson happy with extra competition
LIVERPOOL left-back Andy Robertson has held talks about his future but insists he welcomes the competition which looks set to arrive this summer in the shape of Bournemouth's Milos Kerkez.
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June 13, 2025
The Journal
Racer Ryding into the sunset
SKIING Dave Ryding, Great Britain's most successful alpine ski racer, will retire at the end of the 2025-26 season.
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June 13, 2025
The Journal
GLAM ROCK
EXPERTS BREAK DOWN PRODUCT ESSENTIALS FOR MUSIC FESTIVALS. BY LARA OWEN
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June 13, 2025
The Journal
One hurt in crash on A1
ONE person was taken to hospital after a three-vehicle collision on the Al west of Newcastle.
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June 13, 2025
The Journal
Wimbledon doubles prize pot in 10 years
TENNIS Wimbledon's prize money has risen to a record £53.5 million and the singles champions will each earn £3m, All England Club officials announced yesterday.
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June 13, 2025
The Journal
Driving revenue never more important if the Magpies are to catch up
NEWCASTLE United have disrupted the established order - but finding a way to 'drive additional revenues' has never been more important.
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June 13, 2025
The Journal
Potts is back in Durham's squad
DURHAM have been boosted by the return of Matthew Potts when they go to Northampton Steelbacks tonight.
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June 13, 2025

The Journal
You get more out of the characters... you can feel their souls
The cast of live-action remake How To Train Your Dragon - including Gerard Butler and Nick Frost - on taking the popular children's story to the next level. By ELLA WALKER
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June 13, 2025
The Journal
United set to benefit from break
NEWCASTLE can benefit from an opportunity to rest and recover from a tough season while Premier League rivals are set to take part in the Club World Cup in the USA.
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June 13, 2025

The Journal
Tesco ramps up market share amid fierce supermarket wars
TESCO has unveiled a robust trading update for the first quarter of the year, as the intense price competition in the UK grocery market continues to rage on.
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June 13, 2025
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Hitachi calls for an end to 'boom and bust' cycle
TRAIN manufacturer Hitachi Rail says the Government must \"flatten the curve\" on rolling stock procurement to get rid of the current boom and bust cycle that pushed the plant close to closure.
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June 13, 2025

The Journal
Leaders present a united front after big shake-up
THE North East's new leadership put on a united front this week, a month on from the seismic shock to the political landscape delivered by Reform UK.
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June 13, 2025

The Journal
STYLE AND FLAIR IN PANDA LAND
SMALL and affordable EVs have been a recent talking point in the industry and the Fiat Grande Panda has made a good impression.
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June 13, 2025

The Journal
We don't want to close Metro again, say bosses
TYNE and Wear Metro bosses want to keep train disruption from the demolition of the Gateshead Flyover to an \"absolute minimum\", after the travel chaos that engulfed the system last Christmas.
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June 13, 2025

The Journal
Bath out to spoil the leaving party
BATH captain Ben Spencer maintains his squad can have no room for sentiment when they face Leicester in tomorrow's Gallagher Premiership final, which is set to be the last game for England stalwarts Dan Cole and Ben Youngs.
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June 13, 2025

The Journal
Charity's plea for help after fundraising falls
THE Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) is urging the public to support them after their fundraising appeal falls significantly behind target, raising only half of what was achieved at this point last year.
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June 13, 2025
The Journal
Pinewood boosted by partnerships
FILM studio group Pinewood has seen a significant financial uplift due to deals with Netflix, Disney and Amazon as it waits for the impact of Donald Trump's proposed tariffs.
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